By Rebecca Aguilar “Children found safe in Texas after AMBER alert.” “Lewisville police find a 13-year-old girl, and a suspect is arrested after an AMBER alert was issued.” “North Richland Hills police find a 15-year-old North Texas girl safe after AMBER alert went out.” Those were some of the news alerts the public heard or […]
Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) celebrated its Ruby Anniversary Luncheon recently featuring Christine Baranski, an Emmy, two-time Tony, Screen Actors Guild, Drama Desk and American Comedy Award winner. The luncheon raised $840,000 in support of the Foundation’s mission, including more than $112,000 at the event itself. TXWF Board Chair Cris Zertuche Wong welcomed more than 950 […]
IN MEMORIAM Charlotte Martin Bridges October 15, 1930 to December 27, 2025 Charlotte passed peacefully on to her reunion with many in heaven on December 27, 2025. She was surrounded by all three daughters: Rebecca Bridges of Dallas, Deborah Gil of San Antonio and Marelyn Shedd of Abilene, Texas. Celebration of life service was held […]
Jan. 5 8:52 a.m. 10400 Block Sanden Dr. (75238) Other Offense-Misdemeanor: Arrested person was camping out on private property without consent. Jan. 5 2:22 a.m. 2700 Block Live Oak St. (75204) Deadly Conduct: Suspect pointed a weapon at an occupied vehicle. Jan. 5 5:26 p.m. 9600 Block Faircrest Dr. (75238) Burglary of a Habitation: Unknown […]
The fairy godmothers of The St. Andrew Prom Closet announce that the 17th Annual Prom Closet is scheduled for February 24 – 28 and March 2 – 5, and 7, at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. Girls from anywhere in need of a prom dress are invited to select a dress and accessories — […]
By Kimber Westphall Homeward Bound Inc., a nonprofit behavioral health provider serving North Texas and far West Texas, announced a three-year, $5.9 million partnership with QuikTrip to expand treatment and recovery services for individuals experiencing substance use disorder, mental illness and related crises. The nonprofit has a massive footprint in North Texas, serving more than […]
By Juliette Coulter Grant Halliburton Foundation held its 16th annual Hope Party on Nov. 21 at The Statler in downtown Dallas with more than 530 supporters in attendance. The event raised a record-breaking $620,000 through sponsorships, underwriting, tickets, live and silent auctions, a wine and spirits pull, and the Sips and Sparkles champagne wall, where […]
Dec. 28 Midnight 9600 Block Wickersham Rd. (75238) Aggravated Assault/Preliminary Investigation*Non-Family Violence: Suspect pushed complainant, causing injury, and threatened to shoot her. Dec. 28 1:26 p.m. 8300 Block Capriola Ln. (75228) Harassment/Repeated Electronic Communication/Non-threatening: Suspect repeatedly communicated with complainant after being told to stop. Dec. 28 Midnight 10600 Block Church Rd. (75238) Burglary of a […]
By Leigh Hopkins Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) is continuing its annual virtual arts education accessibility partnership with the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) for a sixth year. Originally started to bridge the gap in arts access during the pandemic, the partnership has grown into a yearly district-wide program each February that to date has […]
The Friends of the Dallas Public Library (FoDPL) is proud to name Denise McGovern (pictured) as the organization’s Executive Director. In this role, McGovern will guide strategy, strengthen community engagement and advocacy efforts on behalf of Dallas Public Library (DPL) and advance philanthropic support for the library system and the many residents it serves. She […]